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Saskia Esken to Lead Bundestag Education and Family Policy Committee

The outgoing SPD co-chair transitions to a key parliamentary role as Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil prepare to assume party leadership.

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Saskia Esken (SPD), Co-Parteichefin der SPD, soll zukünftig einen Vorsitz in einem Bundestagsausschuss übernehmen.
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Overview

  • Saskia Esken, stepping down as SPD co-chair, is set to chair the Bundestag Committee on Education and Family Policy, with formal elections scheduled for later today.
  • Esken emphasized her decision to step aside was to create opportunities for younger party members, reflecting the SPD’s focus on generational renewal.
  • Karl Lauterbach, former Health Minister, has been nominated to lead the Bundestag Committee on Education, Research and Technology Assessment.
  • The SPD has secured five of the 24 Bundestag committee chair positions, maintaining legislative influence despite its diminished electoral performance.
  • Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil have received strong internal backing to lead the SPD as co-chairs, signaling a new leadership chapter ahead of the June party congress.